Article 12-13 of the Directive 2004/38 EC

[rastica]

Hi there

I posted this in the EEA forum but haven't received a response and its not necessarily EEA specific - hope its ok to post here too.

I just found out on this forum about the Article 12-13 of the Directive 2004/38 EC - I am wondering if this can help me in my case?

- Canadian, moved to the UK in 09/2005 with my partner of 1.5 years at that point - he is Italian/Canadian so had right to be here and I was on holiday working visa

- Switched to unmarried partner of EEA national status in 11/2007, after my HW visa expired and we had proof of 2 years joint residence

- Relationship is now in trouble and we are likely going to split... I am looking for options to stay without a visa through him.

Can the Article help in my case to stay in the country (I've been here for almost five years and my life is here!), and if so, do I definitely need a solicitor to use it (i.e. does it have to be opened in court, or what is the process)?

Thanks

[Wanderer]

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